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Who Can I Trust

The left hand doesn’t know 
What the right hand is doing

Beware it may hold a knife
And stab you in the back

Jan Allison
27th November 2014

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Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther

December 19, 2014 at 1:09 PM

Hello Jan. It's could be just a hand waiting impatiently to shake another hand.

Jan Allison

December 19, 2014 at 1:12 PM

On this occasion it was definitely a stabbing in the back:-( Hugs Jan xxx

Ovidiu Bocsa

December 9, 2014 at 1:49 PM

The left hand is paralysed But it can see the Braile Certainly My right hand is deaf I can play the drums But I can sing with my soul. But where I know your song from?

Jan Allison

December 9, 2014 at 3:34 PM

My song is from the heart as is this poem:-) Hugs jan x

Kp Nunez

November 30, 2014 at 6:09 AM

Hi Jan, late as it maybe, reading your poem brings home how it hurts the most when betrayed by the person you trust most. I feel your poem! So, we learn to "be wise like a serpent, but gentle as a dove" (Mat.10:16 NIV) 7 and hugs! Kim Patrice :)

Jan Allison

November 30, 2014 at 7:58 AM

Thanks so much for the lovely words Kim:-) Hugs jan x

Edward Ebbs

November 29, 2014 at 3:18 PM

I have been there Jan, but I have learned in life that no matter how many times you get knock down, you have to get up. There are times we may going nowhere, but somehow something unfolds before us. We may not recognize it at first or it may not be what we expect...Smiles for you. Thank You :)

Jan Allison

November 29, 2014 at 3:35 PM

Thanks for the wise words Ed:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Earl Schumacker

November 28, 2014 at 2:46 PM

Hi Jan, This is a deliciously dark poem. Love it! Thank you for reminding us that the knife is not simply a tool; (sometimes used to carve the turkey) but also a weapon. So utilitarian... I'm sure this probably has a deeper darker side to it. I pray that people are not being bad with you. I really stopped by to congratulate you on your #8 placement in the over all contest winners category. We both know you got cheated out of some contests entries. Have a great week end. Earl

Jan Allison

November 28, 2014 at 3:02 PM

Earl thank you for your lovely words my friend - Guess I am able to express my emotions through my poems which is great stress to me at the moment .... contests - a win is great but if I don't get placed hey ho as long as others enjoy my work and the poem gets read then that's a win in my book! Hugs Jan xx

Dorian Petersen Potter

November 28, 2014 at 1:41 PM

Oh Jan my dear sweet friend it makes me really so sad reading this very sad poem. Been there a few months ago I got stabbed in the heart and back like never thought in my life could be by someone I really trusted with all my heart and my very life too everything I held so dear back then with this person I loved and trusted so dear more than life maybe then. This person really broke my heart, almost destroyed me in all back then and now recovering slow but sure. Praying for you sweetie. You'll recover it takes time sometimes a lot. Be very strong you'll need it betrayal of any form or anyone is terrible. :) Love and hugs! xxx D.

Jan Allison

November 28, 2014 at 1:50 PM

ty Dorian trust is a hard thing to regain! hugs jan xxx

David Meade

November 27, 2014 at 10:42 PM

I believe you are correct about the left and right hand . . . but I also believe that the heart does . . . I am hoping this is enough for you to survive any wounds you may receive. hugs

Jan Allison

November 28, 2014 at 2:12 AM

I will get through David - writing helps me so much! Hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian

November 27, 2014 at 10:26 PM

Oh Jan.....this is so sad...and you don't deserve a stab. Oh...I'm getting very pessimistic. Been stabbed too....Sending you hugs. May God bring you healing, my sweet.

Eileen Manassian

November 27, 2014 at 10:14 PM

Oh Jan.....this is so sad...and you don't deserve a stab. Oh...I'm getting very pessimistic. Been stabbed too....Sending you hugs. May God bring you healing, my sweet.

Jan Allison

November 28, 2014 at 2:10 AM

Thanks Eileen - the actions of others can have such a massive effect on you and I am suffering! Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

November 27, 2014 at 7:27 PM

On the bright side great couplet, I am going to fav it. Love you!

Jan Allison

November 28, 2014 at 2:09 AM

Thanks Maurice ... let's just say things cant get much worse... can they lol! Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith

November 27, 2014 at 6:21 PM

Hope things get better for you Jan......hugs Tim

Jan Allison

November 27, 2014 at 6:24 PM

They can't get worse - been a bad bad day:-) hugs jan xx

Shadow Hamilton

November 27, 2014 at 4:39 PM

I wonder where your mind was as you penned this Jan not in a bad place I hope. That aside it rings so true good pen hugs

Jan Allison

November 27, 2014 at 4:42 PM

Had a VERY bad day Shadow - just had to get the emotions out somehow! Hugs jan xxx

Brenda Meier-Hans

November 27, 2014 at 2:52 PM

Ouch. Sounds terrible Jan. Wishing a speedy recovery.

Jan Allison

November 27, 2014 at 2:59 PM

Not been a good day Brenda:-( Hugs jan xxx

James Fraser

November 27, 2014 at 2:01 PM

Been there, received it Jan. Scars still bleed, but soon to be cured. Tough write girl, James offers hugs xx

Jan Allison

November 27, 2014 at 2:03 PM

Thanks James been a carp day:-( Hugs jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

November 27, 2014 at 1:35 PM

Ow gee..That is scary when you think left and right hands make a pair but instead there is a stab from one side of it.That is sad sweet lady and I hope its fiction.hugs xx

Charmaine Chircop

November 27, 2014 at 4:36 PM

Jan..I used to be very naive but life taught me differently.Nowadays the onlly person I trust wholeheartedly is God and my instinct..Other than that I do trust but with eyes wide open.You are a genuine lady who deserves good family and friends.x

Jan Allison

November 27, 2014 at 1:40 PM

Sadly not Charma:-( hugs Jan xx